cuisines

IPA/kwɪˈziːn/
KK[kwɪzˈinz]IPA/kwɪˈziːn/

cuisines — noun

1. distinctive cooking traditions and food practices belonging to a particular coun

1.名詞B1
釋義

distinctive cooking traditions and food practices belonging to a particular country, region, or cultural group

例句

The food festival showcased cuisines from five different continents.

cuisines + from + [place] for geographic origin

Anjali's cookbook explores the regional cuisines of southern India in detail.

regional cuisines — collocation with regional

同義詞
  • cooking styles

    more everyday and less formal; can refer to any method, not necessarily tied to a region

  • gastronomy

    formal or academic term; emphasises the art and science of good eating

  • culinary traditions

    stresses the historical and cultural heritage behind the food

文法句型

cuisines + of + [region/country/culture]

用法筆記

Plural noun; used when comparing, listing, or grouping multiple cooking traditions. The singular 'cuisine' refers to one specific style — for example, 'French cuisine' or 'the local cuisine.'

常見錯誤

❌I love Chinese cuisines' (when meaning Chinese food in general).
✅I love Chinese cuisine.
💡Use the singular when talking about one country's overall cooking style.
❌The cuisine of Italy and France are famous worldwide.
✅The cuisines of Italy and France are famous worldwide.
💡Use the plural when referring to two or more distinct traditions.